In this episode, we explore Cognitive Linguistics, a powerful approach that views language not as an autonomous system of rules, but as a window into human cognition. Cognitive Linguistics connects linguistics with cognitive science, psychology, and the study of the human mind, asking one fundamental question: how does language reflect the way we think?

We break down key ideas, including:

• Prototype Theory — why categories are not binary but have graded best examples

• Frame Semantics — how words activate entire mental structures

• Cognitive Grammar — language as conceptualisation

• Conceptual Metaphor Theory — how thought itself is structured metaphorically

• Conceptual Blending — how the mind combines concepts to generate meaning

You’ll also learn how CL has influenced areas such as language teaching, translation, literary interpretation, worldview analysis, and even modern AI language models.

This episode is especially valuable for:
✔ Linguistics students
✔ BA/MA English learners
✔ UGC-NET English aspirants
✔ Educators and researchers
✔ Anyone curious about how the brain processes language

Join me as we uncover how language reflects the workings of the human mind — and how understanding these cognitive mechanisms can deepen our mastery of communication, meaning, and interpretation.